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A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UArthur de Sansal

Damask Perpetual, Hybrid Perpetual, Portland. Dark red, dark brown shading, ages to violet . None / no fragrance. Medium, full (26-40 petals), in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Spring or summer flush with scattered later bloom. USDA zone 4b through 9b.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Scipion Cochet (1855).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,VBaronne Henriette Snoy

Tea. Light pink, rose-pink reverse. Strong fragrance. Double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, globular bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 3' to 5' (90 to 150 cm). Width of 3' (90 cm). Alexandre Bernaix (1897).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,L,N,O,P,TBerries 'n' Cream
Calypso (climber, Poulsen, 1998)
Concert ™ [POUlclimb]

Climber, Large-Flowered Climber. White and pink, stripes. Strong, apple fragrance. Medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 6' to 15' (185 to 455 cm). Width of up to 7' (up to 215 cm). Mogens Nyegaard Olesen (1997), L. Pernille Olesen (1997).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBirthday Girl
Cocorico ® (floribunda, Meilland before 1987)
Cocorico 89
The Karnival [MEIlasso]

Floribunda, Shrub. Pink blend. None to mild fragrance. In large clusters bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 30" to 6' 7" (75 to 200 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Meilland International (1987).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TBrown Velvet
Colorbreak
Colourbreak [MACultra]

Floribunda. Russet. Orange, tinged brownish. Reddish brown. Mild fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), in small clusters, flat, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of 4' 7" to 6' 7" (140 to 200 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Samuel Darragh (1932-2019) McGredy IV (1974).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBeloved (hybrid tea, Zary 2001)
Cesar E. Chavez ™
Grey College
Merveille de Gien [JAColman]

Hybrid Tea. New Generation Roses ® Collection. Dark red. Mild fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5a and warmer. Height of 5' to 6' (150 to 185 cm). Width of 4' (120 cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary.

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,G,O,P,Q,T,U,VFlorence Delattre ® [MASflodel]

Shrub. Generosa ® Collection. Mauve or purple blend. Strong, spice fragrance. Medium, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in small clusters, old-fashioned, rounded bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 31" to 5' (80 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). Dominique Massad (1991).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UParfum de l'Hay
Rose à Parfum de l'Hay

Hybrid Rugosa, Shrub. Carmine-red to cherry-red, lighter edges. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, semi-double to double, borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, flat, globular bloom form. Occasional repeat later in the season. USDA zone 2b and warmer. Height of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Width of 4' to 5' (120 to 150 cm). Jules Gravereaux (1901).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,G,N,O,P,TGolden Beauty (floribunda, Kordes, 2001)
South Africa
South Africa Sunbelt ® [KORberbeni]

Floribunda, Grandiflora. Sunbelt® Collection. Golden-yellow. Large, double (17-25 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, high-centered bloom form. Prolific, blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b and warmer. Height of up to 5' (up to 150 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1994).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,G,N,O,PAngie ® (shrub, Delbard, 2003)
Chateau Versailles
Delchacré
Jean-Pierre Foucault ®
Passionate Blush
Téléthon ®

Floribunda, Shrub. Grand Parfums Collection. Cream, light yellow center, apricot shading, darker center. Ivory with chamois centre. Mild, citrus, fruity fragrance. Full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 32" (up to 80 cm). G. Delbard (2003).

53 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAlain Blanchard (hybrid gallica, Vibert, 1839)

Centifolia, Hybrid Gallica. Crimson, purple mottling, pink undertones. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, semi-double to double, cupped bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 4b through 8b.
Height: 39" to 5' (100 to 150cm). Width: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). Jean-Pierre Vibert (1839).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBingo (shrub, Mouchotte/Meilland, 1994)
Bingo Meidiland
Bingo Meillandecor ®
Carefree Delight
Potalia [MEIpotal]

Shrub. Pink blend, white center. None / no fragrance. Medium, single (4-8 petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b. Height of 28" to 3' (70 to 90 cm). Width of 39" to 5' (100 to 150 cm). Jacques Mouchotte (1991).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlairii II
Blairii No. 2

Bourbon, Cl., Hybrid China. Light pink, carmine-pink center. Strong fragrance. Very large, double (17-25 petals) bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of 9' 10" to 15' (300 to 455 cm). Width of up to 6' (up to 185 cm). Blair (1834).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: GOOD+.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UBlue Nile ®
Nil Bleu ® [DELnible]

Hybrid Tea. Mauve, blue highlights. Strong, citrus, fruity, tea fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). André Delbard-Chabert (1915-2012) (1975).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VCaribia (hybrid tea, Wheatcroft, 1972)
Harry
Harry Wheatcroft

Hybrid Tea. Red and yellow, stripes. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b through 10b. Height of 2' to 39" (60 to 100 cm). Width of up to 2' (up to 60 cm). Harry Wheatcroft & Sons Ltd. (1972).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UA/19a/89 (Austin)
Charity (shrub, Austin, 1997)
Charity 97 [AUSchar]

Shrub. English Rose Collection. Apricot - yellow. Moderate, lilac, myrrh, tea fragrance. Medium-large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, cluster-flowered, in small clusters, cupped, old-fashioned bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 10b. Height of 3' to 4' (90 to 120 cm). Width of up to 3' (up to 90 cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1997).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UFame! ™
Fame '98 [JACzor]

Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea. Deep pink. Mild fragrance. Large bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer.
Height: 4' to 6' (120 to 185cm). Width: 4½' (135cm). Dr. Keith W. Zary (1998).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TFragrant Memory (hybrid tea, Warriner, 1971)
Jadis [WARdis]

Hybrid Tea. Pink, mauve highlights. Strong, rose fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, in small clusters, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6a through 10b.
Height: 4' to 5' (120 to 150cm). William A. Warriner (1971).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLemon Spice

Hybrid Tea. Light yellow. Strong, spice fragrance. Very large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition, high-centered to cupped bloom form. Continuous (perpetual) bloom throughout the season. USDA zone 5b and warmer. Height of 31" to 5' (80 to 150 cm). Width of up to 4' (up to 120 cm). David L. Armstrong (1966), Herbert C. Swim (1966).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT.

A,C,E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,TLovely Fairy [SPEvu]

Patio, Polyantha, Shrub. Deep pink. Mild to strong, fruity fragrance. Small, very double, in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 4b through 10b. Height of 16" to 4' (40 to 120 cm). Width of 2' to 4' (60 to 120 cm). Vurens-Spek (1990).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

E,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,UB/20/89
Mayor of Casterbridge [AUSbrid]

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection) Light pink. Old rose fragrance. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 5b through 10b.
Height: 42" to 5' (105 to 150cm). Width: 30" to 4' (75 to 120cm). David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (1997).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

A,F,G,N,O,P,Q,T,U,VAmazing Grace ™ (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1990)
Celebration (hybrid tea, Cocker, 1990)
Myriam ® (hybrid tea, Cocker 1990) [COCgrand]

Hybrid Tea, Shrub. Light pink. Strong fragrance. Medium to large, very full (41+ petals), borne mostly solitary, quartered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 30" (75 cm). Anne G. Cocker (1920-2014) (1990).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

C,E,G,L,N,O,PCentrO-Rose
Chateau Merlot
Red Mirato ® [TANoronez]

Shrub. Red. None / no fragrance. Large, semi-double (9-16 petals) bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Height of up to 20" (up to 50 cm). Width of 2' (60 cm). Hans Jürgen Evers (1940-2007) (1999).

52 favorite votes.

A,C,F,G,N,O,P,TDame Elisabeth Murdoch
Speelwark ™ [Korwarpeel]

Hybrid Tea / Large-Flowered. Yellow and pink. Flowers peach yellow, fading to reddish. Strong fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season. USDA zone 7b and warmer. Height of 3' (90 cm). W. Kordes & Sons (1999).

52 favorite votes. Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

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